Ortonville Police continue to search for the person or persons who, in the early morning hours of Friday, July 27, broke into the First United Methodist Church office in Ortonville. The suspects stole money and a computer. Pastor Melanie Reiners said, “It is definitely a concern when local churches are... Read more

Iver J. Moberg, age 99, resident of Clinton, MN, died August 1, 2018, at the Clinton Care Center. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN. Pastor Richard Larson will officiate and burial will be in Clinton City... Read more

The second of two public meetings to decide the fate of Koch School was held on July 30, at the school. In an ad hoc meeting following the public forum, the Milbank School District Board of Education (Stengel was absent) voted to approve a referendum for a bond for $15.93... Read more

Bill R. Markve, 62, of Dakota Dunes passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Private family burial will be in Webster Cemetery, Webster, South Dakota. Visitation will be 5:00... Read more

Don VanVeen and his 1953 Ford F-10G hauled home first place on Sunday at the Farley Fest Car Show. Bob Zahnow’s 1969 Corvette eased into second place, and Dave Pauli’s 1969 Mustang Mach I kicked it and took home third. Thirty seven vehicles entered the car show – up from... Read more

Dave Zinter of Milbank won the John Deere lawn mower given away in the annual Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP) raffle. Paisley Steffenson took home a new washer and dryer, and Crystal Cochran won the 5 X 8 trailer. All prizes were purchased locally. The FOP uses 100 percent... Read more

School Board President, Dick Schwandt, presents retiring board member, Sheila Bien, with a plaque for her years of service on the Milbank School Board of Education. Read more

VIP tickets for the Farley Fest Country Concert offer the ultimate concert experience! The concert is Saturday, July 21 at Lake Farley Park in Milbank and is jam-packed with country music and stars. With your VIP ticket, you are allowed early entrance, enjoy a meal, receive three drink tickets, have... Read more

The Milbank Area Retired Teachers Association (MARTA) will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, at the Millstone. No business meeting will be held this month.  Members are reminded to bring school supplies or cash donations for MARTA’s upcoming school supply drive.  The drive is held annually... Read more

Did you hear about the plane crash last week that killed 660 people? Read about the toy that disfigured thousands of children? Something must be done! And it would be, if this were true, but it isn’t. Did you know 660 veterans commit suicide each month? This is true. And... Read more